CHARLOTTE, NC — From the debate over the Confederate Flag in South Carolina to the growing debates over Confederate monuments here in Charlotte, heritage versus racism is a big topic this week. WCCB’s Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis stops by with some thoughts on the debate, and how race still matters in the Carolinas.
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Viewers inside and outside the arena where the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney took place crossed lines of faith in a transformational moment for a glimpse of “black culture” far different from what is usually meant when that phrase is uttered derisively on random cable shout-fests.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — People are still on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling last week. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is in to talk about the deeper impact this ruling could have on NC and some of the existing laws.
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CHARLESTON, SC — WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis in Charleston for the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney. Hear her comments on how the events of Charleston have impacted the nation both politically and personally.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — The killings of 9 people at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston has once again sparked a national debate on the issue of race. A big issue in that debate… the Confederate Flag. A symbol of Southern pride and heritage to some, a symbol of racism and hate to others. WCCB Political Contributor
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When legendary Broadway producer David Merrick revived the flagging box-office and pizzazz for his long-running musical “Hello, Dolly!” by casting Pearl Bailey to play the lead character originated by Carol Channing and, with Cab Calloway, lead an all-black cast, he was thinking bottom line. It is, after all, show business. Being 1967 America, in the
Is diversity on Broadway – onstage and in the audience — here to stay? Read More »
When it comes to moving past America’s troubling history—written in words and blood—and its struggle to achieve goals of racial equality, young people have the answers, adults have rationalized. The next generations will be better, more accepting of a diverse society because they are already living it, right? Well, no. Dylann Roof, the young man
Sorry, grown-ups. Young people can’t solve America’s race challenges alone Read More »
CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte has picked a new police chief to replace Chief Rodney Monroe, but it looks like a rough summer is ahead for him. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is in the studio to talk about the challenges that face Kerr Putney and Charlotte.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — We have been talking for months about the Civil Liberties Ordinance in Charlotte that is aimed at preventing tensions between police and citizens. Now that it has passed, our Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is in the studio to discuss the ordinance, it’s significance, and what comes next.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 1 cent property tax increase is just one of the items on the table to fix Charlotte’s $22 million shortfall. WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis sits down with Rising’s Kristine Zell to do number crunching and weighs the options ahead of the city’s budget adoption.
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